It didn’t necessarily have to be an extension of this marriage.
In his early twenties, Byung Suk had meddled in the business because the woman he was close to was not the woman chosen by Byung Suk, and Si Heon, who had caused devastation, had stopped resisting him.
Even though Byung Suk had designated Si Heon as his successor, he tested him repeatedly without giving him anything that could become absolute power.
So Si Heon secretly grew stronger. What he gained from Byung Suk, using marriage as an excuse, became his capital.
He quietly contemplated a plan to break away from Byung Suk while overseas.
Although he ended up in the highend chocolate business he had longed for, it would likely be the last project Si Heon did at Baek Song.
When Si Heon felt the need to distract Byung Suk’s attention to escape his grasp, he fortuitously met Ye Seul.
The chilly night air by the Seine where he walked with Ye Seul came to mind.
Without even having tasted the smooth chocolate, he found himself smiling at the sweet air that circulated around her.
This was because the chocolate she made at seed two filled his heart with a deep sweet and bitter aftertaste as it melted in his mouth.
It was somewhat an impulsive decision, but it didn’t matter because it was more fun that way.
“Miss Ye Seul is not a weak person.”
Si Heon quietly contradicted.
“I suppose it’s not my future but my product value that’s shattered.”
Si Heon said, as if to mock his own situation. Byung Suk knew Si Heon had no intention of bending.
What should I do about this? Should I cut it off forcefully, or should I watch?
“Do you plan to abandon this pitiful old man in love, like your mother?”
Byung Suk slouched his shoulders and made a painful face. Si Heon felt suffocated.
Byung Suk was Si Heon’s only bloodline and had been a parental figure to the orphaned Si Heon.
He neither liked nor disliked him.
Following him rather than talking about injustice, like his mother’s last words before she died from illness, had been Si Heon’s life.
Moreover, Byung Suk, who was obsessed with his own mother, had no reason to let go of Si Heon easily.
“It has nothing to do with my mother.”
Si Heon replied with a cold voice.
“There’s nothing more to gain here, so take what you promised my grandmother and leave. My grandson is not someone for you to covet.”
He was really an impolite old man, just like his grandmother had said.
Ye Seul’s hand began to tremble.
“Didn’t your grandmother teach you any of that? Ok Ja was a girl who knew her place.”
Ye Seul bit her lower lip at the sight of Byung Suk clicking his tongue.
‘If you get angry, you lose.’
She knew that Baek Song Confectionery had released several hit products in the past few years, using the name and technique of Jang Ok Ja’s traditional Korean cookie workshop, arranging traditional rice snacks and Korean sweets.
Of course, it might be a small profit from the entire Baek Song Group’s perspective, but it felt brazen for him to now say that he had only lost out from this marriage.
“I also…”
Ye Seul leaned close to Si Heon and smiled faintly.
“It’s a pity that we spent 7 years without living a married life with Mr. Si Heon. I guess we should have met earlier if I knew we’d get along so well. We’ll live well together now.”
The countless hesitations about extending the marriage seemed to disappear in an instant.
“Grandfather. As you said, I have a lot of shortcomings, but I will do my best from now on.”
Ye Seul folded her hands on her knees and bowed her head.
“What… What is this!”
A fiery flame lit up in Byung Suk’s eyes.
He took a deep breath to cool down his flushed and angry face. He shouldn’t get involved in such provocations if he wants to negotiate.
“Then we’ll pretend the divorce matter didn’t exist. My wife seems tired, so I’ll go now.”
Si Heon stood up and extended his hand. Ye Seul placed her hand on his.
“Baek Si Heon. I’ll concede. If you two are really in love, then there’s nothing we can do. Live in the shadow. There’s no problem if a man hides a woman or two. The other family is also not stingy about such matters.”
The look in Si Heon’s eyes went cold.
“Is it not too cruel to tell me to marry another woman, not Ms. Ye Seul?”
“Ha! Love, that kind of thing. It’s just a feeling in the moment. You’ll regret this moment. Didn’t your mother also regret it and bow down to me?”
The last moment of the mother who returned to the grandfather did not look happy at all.
“The feeling of being crazy about the momentary feeling that the chairman has always talked about is not that kind of feeling. Just watch how long I will be swayed by this feeling.”
From the time Si Heon came to this house, Byung Suk had denied the emotion called love countless times.
But seeing Si Heon still trembling, maybe out of love?
Si Heon clenched his fists.
“Don’t worry. I won’t kneel down like my mother if I regret it.”
Si Heon bowed his head and respectfully greeted, then asked the maid to bring his coat.
Si Heon stood behind Ye Seul and draped the coat over her.
The weight of the coat landing on her shoulders felt particularly heavy today.
Ye Seul whispered ‘thank you’ in response.
She tried to smile as naturally as possible under Byung Suk’s gaze, but her inside was noisy.
She wanted to get out of the stuffy and heavy air of this house as soon as possible.
“Well, then we’ll go now.”
“Ha. Today is not the day. See you next time.”
Byung Suk knew that he should not lose his temper at this time.
It might be better to watch when he couldn’t make a rational judgment swept away by such emotions.
I thought I had everything under perfect control. Where did the cracks start to appear?
It’s fine. All it takes is to find and exploit one or two weaknesses of a girl like that.
This isn’t Paris, it’s Korea, and it’s under the influence of Baek Byung Suk.
Jang Ok Ja. That old hag was so insistent that divorce could not happen without the agreement of both parties, she deliberately interfered with Si Heon and Ye Seul meeting…
Who would’ve thought that those who hadn’t seen each other for seven years would end up like this?
Byung Suk grit his teeth, remembering his dead friend.
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“Excuse me… Director.”
As soon as Byung Suk left the living room, Si Heon’s footsteps quickened.
Ye Seul, who had held hands to show Byung Suk, had no choice but to follow at a trot.
“Director Baek Si Heon!”
Ye Seul called out, but Si Heon, acting as if he couldn’t hear her, dragged her towards the parking lot.
“Mr. Baek Si Heon!”
Only then did Si Heon turn his head at Ye Seul’s raised voice.
Si Heon’s previously emotionless face transformed into his usual warm and smiling one.
Then, he soon lowered his eyes and spoke in a serious tone.
“I’m sorry.”
Ye Seul’s thick lips slightly parted at Si Heon’s apology.
“I will apologize for my grandfather’s harsh words.”
“……It’s fine.”
Ye Seul turned her head to the side.
Was it an illusion that her heartbeat seemed to have gotten louder?
“But… Director. Please let go of my hand now.”
Ye Seul was always confused about what to do whenever Si Heon took her hand.
Her rough and scarred hand was held in Si Heon’s smooth, white hand.
Si Heon interlaced his fingers between Ye Seul’s and gripped tightly.
“Director.”
“Miss Ye Seul. Please call me by my name. You did well in front of the chairman earlier.”
Ye Seul fidgeted with her fingers, but Si Heon pulled her interlaced hand.
“Si… Mr. Si Heon.”
As Ye Seul lowered her head, her tied hair fell to one side, revealing her red nape.
“Yes, Miss Ye Seul.”
As Si Heon slowly called Ye Seul’s name, a tingling sensation ran through her fingertips.
“Please let go of my hand now.”
“I never said I would let go…”
Ye Seul looked at Si Heon with an aggrieved expression.
“Wasn’t this just for show? Doing this when we’re not even close to each other…”
As Si Heon was about to loosen his grip, he gripped again and laughed.
“I intend to become close with my wife, so can I hold hands then?”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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